InterNexus

March 3, 2008

Game Conference Concerns

By Cole Jones

Last week marked the end of this year's Game Developers Conference, an annual event held in San Jose, Calif. that focuses on everything relating to videogame development, programming and design.

February 29, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Everybody Dance Now

By Nicki Arnold

I am an uncoordinated dancer.

February 28, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Hey, Baby. What’s your sign?

By Nicki Arnold

Oh, confess already, you're a flirt and you like it. Once you've got a belly full of wine, you start spittin' game on everyone at the party. Even when you're not drunk, you do that thing where you oh-so-slightly brush ag...

February 28, 2008

MTV-ization of the World

By Krystal Giang

"There is no way that anyone could possibly be that in love with Tila Tequila. The guy has known her for what, two days? And now he's going on a rampage?"

February 27, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Errors in Engagement

By Nicki Arnold

s a cliché girl with a romantic side, I have been picturing my marriage proposal since I first had a crush on Spencer in fifth grade.

February 27, 2008

Alternative Transportation in Isolated Santa Barbara

By Taylor Orr

I cringe every time I fill up the gas tank of my GMC Yukon. I used to drive a Volkswagen Beetle, but when time came to drive down to UCSB this year, my mother decided to seize my precious first car and insist that I take...

February 26, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: I Spy a Delicious Fly in My Soup

By Nicki Arnold

Next time you spot a spider in your drink at a restaurant, don't be so quick to return your plate. Turns out, bugs are actually pretty delicious and good for you. More than 30 scientists got together at a conference in T...

February 26, 2008

Escape From I.V.

By James Fremgen

Have you ever been dying to get out of Isla Vista? For a weekend, a day or just an afternoon? Do you want to explore and experience something different? Every week in this column, I will bring you escapes from everyday l...

February 25, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Big Mac With a Side of Feng Shui, Please

By Nicki Arnold

A McDonald's in Hacienda Heights is

February 25, 2008

Parking Can Be Worse Than the Bite

By Heather Bravo

I hate green envelopes, specifically the ones that say "NO PARKING" on one side. No parking 7-9 a.m. on school days; no parking 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesdays; no parking 2-4p.m. on schools days-when the hell can I actuall...

February 22, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Don’t Read This Alone

By Nicki Arnold

I have a confession: I am into ghosts.

February 22, 2008

Falling in Love with the Parisian Rain

By Krystal Giang

There's a dead little yellow rose outside my rain-stained windowpanes. I'm glad it's raining today, because it's Sunday. Nothing is ever open on Sundays. When I first got off the plane, I was ready to explore Paris, see ...

February 21, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Pants are Overrated

By Nicki Arnold

It's been a heavy week, huh? You need a laugh. I've got just that for you.

February 19, 2008

Nicki’s Nifty News: Climate Change Before Recess

By Nicki Arnold

To me, this is a no-brainer: Of course we should be teaching the young'uns about climate change. It's a hot-button topic and is becoming increasingly important. Instead of learning information about global warming from t...

February 19, 2008

Green Purchasing Saves the Environment and Your Health

By Taylor Orr

As you walk down the grocery store aisle, you haphazardly fill your shopping cart with whatever glossy packaging and familiar brands strike your fancy. Unbeknownst to you, the items you purchase could contain ingredients...

February 15, 2008